Achillea lingulata
Achillea linguatlata, commonly known as the tongue-leaved yarrow, is a resilient perennial herb native to specific Mediterranean regions. Renowned for its unique foliage and delicate white blooms, this medicinal plant offers traditional therapeutic benefits, primarily utilized in folk medicine for its soothing anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties across various cultures.
- Scientific name: Achillea lingulata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is categorized under the genus Achillea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Achillea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across various regions of the continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is notably documented within Germany. Moving toward the southern regions, it is widely distributed throughout Southeastern Europe. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Albania and Bulgaria. Additionally, its habitat extends further south and east to include Greece and Romania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | NW. Balkan Pen. | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achillea lingulata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include morin, naringenin, p-hydroxybenzoic, rosmarinic acid, salicylic.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| morin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achillea lingulata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |